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A Risk-Based Approach – The UAS BVLOS ARC Final Report
The long-awaited Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) final report dropped on…
M3 SYSTEMS and BOREAL SAS, Early Partners in the European Urban Air Mobility CORUS XUAM Project
THE PROJECT The CORUS-XUAM consortium is a large-scale European project, led by SESAR JU and funded under Horizon Europe 2020,…
DRONEDEK Makes Smart Mailboxes a Reality
Joe Murphy is excited. As deputy chief of staff to the mayor of Lawrence, Indiana, he’s eager to see the…
In the Spotlight: Geo Week 2022
From February 6-9, Diversified Communications brought together some of the unmanned and autonomous industries’ leading professionals in Denver to showcase…
Soft Robot Can Morph Between Ground and Air Vehicle
A new soft robot can morph from a ground to an air vehicle by melting the metal within its skeleton,…
Flapping Robots Fly Without Motors or Gears
Insect-size robots can use electric fields to fly with flapping wings without the need for conventional motors and gears, a…
FAA Approves BVLOS Flights for U.S. Refinery, Marking a First
Delek U.S. Holdings recently received FAA approval to fly Percepto drones BVLOS for inspections on its Tyler, Texas, and El…
Mapping Out GNSS Corrections for the World: Part Three
Topnet Live is employed in many high-profile construction projects, eliminating the need for on-site base stations in many of them.
Mapping Out GNSS Corrections for the World: Part Two
Over the years, Topcon has maintained strict development protocols verifying, fine tuning and optimizing the algorithms, always looking for ways to enhance performance.
Mapping Out GNSS Corrections for the World: Part One
Topcon’s Global Approach to Integrated GNSS and Network Corrections To trace the evolution of the global surveying and mapping industry…
Percepto: Aiming for Sustainable Infrastructure
An updated system increases inspection capabilities. Nine thousand independent companies produce oil and natural gas across 33 states and offshore….
Powering Up
Advancements across batteries, solar and hydrogen fuel cells are leading to increased endurance and improved sustainability. While drones are…
Evolving Tools Fight Natural Disasters
A roster of drones and sensors are being deployed against all phases of environmental threats. Jeff Strebler received the call…
FlyingBasket Cargo Drone Tested for Middle Mile Delivery
Italy-based Leonardo, the aerospace, defense and security company; FlyingBasket, a cargo drone designer, producer and operator; and Poste Italiane, Italy’s…
Russian Calibration Drone Reduces Preflight Prep Time
Russian drone developer Cursir has partnered with NPO RTS, a manufacturer of landing and navigation systems, for conducting pre-flight checks…
